He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior. Confucius View this quote
The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue. Confucius
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The gentleman does not promote people merely on the basis of their words, nor does he reject words merely because of the person who uttered them. Confucius
The great mountain must collapse, the mighty beam must break and the wise man wither like a plant. Confucius
The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat. Confucius
The main object of conciliation lies in reaching a solution to a case based upon morals and with a warm heart. Confucius
The really faithful lover of learning holds fast to the good way till death. Confucius
The requisites of government are that there be sufficiency of food, sufficiency of military equipment, and the confidence of the people in their ruler. Confucius
The silent treasuring up of knowledge; learning without satiety; and instructing others without being wearied: which one of these things belongs to me? Confucius
The small man thinks that small acts of goodness are of no benefit, and does not do them; and that small deeds of evil do no harm, and does not refrain from them. Hence, his wickedness becomes so great that it cannot be concealed, and his guilt so great that it cannot be pardoned. Confucius
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions. Confucius
Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
551 - 479BC
